Volunteer Today!

The American Liver Foundation relies on volunteer support in many aspects of our work. Your small contribution of time can make a huge impact on fundraising, education and other critical components of liver disease research and treatment. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Event Manager, Emily Jensen at ejensen@liverfoundation.org.

Meet one of our volunteers: Sharon Shi!

"My volunteer efforts started as a life long dream to be a mascot, but soon turned into a an education of liver disease and bringing awareness to it. As much as I love giving high-fives and dancing around as the Liver Man, volunteering for this organization has educated me on the causes of liver disease beyond my original assumption of just alcohol consumption. I met survivors of the disease, including a little boy, and its quite touching to hear their stories. I find myself discussing and educating others of liver disease when I tell them about my experiences, which provides more awareness for this organization. For this, I'm proud to dedicate my time and efforts with the American Liver Foundation."

Click here to see one of our favorite moments of Sharon Shi in the Liver Man suit dancing to Zumba at the Liver Life Walk Arlington Heights!

Why volunteer with American Liver Foundation?

When you volunteer with the American Liver Foundation you are directly contributing to the fight against liver disease. You are helping to save lives. At the same time you also:

Make a meaningful difference in your community

Have flexible options and opportunities that fit your schedule

Build relationships and networks that last a lifetime

Learn and grow personally and professionally

Involve your family and friends

What kinds of opportunities are available?

From educational outreach to patient support services to event planning to administrative support, the volunteer opportunities at American Liver Foundation are numerous. Fill out a Volunteer Application and tell us about your preferences and talents. Depending on your area of interest and your skill set, we will do our utmost to match you with a volunteer position that is challenging and rewarding. Who knows, perhaps you have thought of something we haven’t and your input may even inspire the creation of new volunteer opportunities!

ALF Cheer Squad Volunteer

October 12th, 7am-1:30pm, Taylor & Ashland, Chicago, IL

Primary Function:Cheer on our Team ALF Chicago Marathon Runners to victory on Sunday, October 12, 2014!!

Major Duties and Responsibilities:•Positive attitude, energy, and excitement!•Loud voice and muscles to shake the marathon cheer bells!•Warm clothes.....layer up - you never know what the weather will be like on race day!

If interested in joining the ALF Cheer Squad, contact:

Emily Jensenejensen@liverfoundation.org312-377-9030

Marathon Party Liver Man Volunteer

October 12th, 3:30pm-7pm, River North, Chicago, IL

Primary Function:Be the life of the party, don the infamous Liver Man costume and pose for pictures with guests.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:•Positive attitude, energy, and excitement!•Able to present self in professional and curteous manner

If interested in volunteering at the Marathon Party, contact:

Emily Jensenejensen@liverfoundation.org312-377-9030

Marathon Party Registration Volunteer

October 12th, 3:30pm-7pm, River North, Chicago, IL

Primary Function:Help set up registration and check guests in as they arrive to the Marathon Party

Major Duties and Responsibilities:•Positive attitude, energy, and excitement!•Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills•Able to present self in professional and curteous manner

If interested in volunteering at the Marathon Party, contact:

Emily Jensenejensen@liverfoundation.org312-377-9030

Marathon 2015 Volunteer

Present - October 2015, 5 hours a week, volunteer from home or volunteer from our office in Chicago!

Primary Function:Assist with organizing Team ALF for the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Major Duties and Responsibilities:•Helping recruit participants to Team ALF by making presentations and passing out brochures to running clubs and at running stores and keeping track of visits on an excel spreadsheet•Put up flyers in local businesses and keep spreadsheet as to locations•Update virtual community bulletin boards and keep spreadsheet as to locations

Related Skills or Knowledge•Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills•Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Excel and Word•Able to present self in professional and curteous manner

•Able to present self in professional and curteous manner•Must be interested in the sport of running, member of local running community a plus

If interested in volunteering to help organize Team ALF, contact:

Emily Jensenejensen@liverfoundation.org312-377-9030

Liver Life Walk Volunteer

January - June 2015, 5 hours a week, volunteer from home or volunteer from our office in Chicago!

Primary Function:Assist with organizing the Liver Life Walks Arlington Heights and Chicago 2015

Major Duties and Responsibilities:•Making weekly calls to team captains and update Event Manager/spreadsheet as needed•Put up flyers in local businesses and keep spreadsheet as to locations•Update virtual community bulletin boards and keep spreadsheet as to locations

Related Skills or Knowledge•Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills•Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Excel and Word•Able to present self in professional and curteous manner•Self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to excellence of work

If interested in volunteering to help organize the Liver Life Walk, contact:

Emily Jensenejensen@liverfoundation.org312-377-9030

Liver Symposium Volunteer

October 25th, 6am-Noon, Hoffman Estates, IL

Primary Function:Love Your Liver volunteers, under the direction of the Program Manager, will assist with the implementation of the Love Your Liver youth education program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:•Assist with setting up registration and checking in attendees•Set course materials out in the program rooms•Guide presenters and exhibitors to their program locations

All volunteers will need to arrive at the venue in Hoffman Estates at 6:00am to help with set-up

Related Skills or Knowledge•Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills•Able to present self in professional and curteous manner•Self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to excellence of work

If interested in volunteering at the Liver Symposium, contact:

Kate Southardksouthard@liverfoundation.org312-377-9030

Love your Liver Program Volunteer

Primary Function: Love Your Liver volunteers, under the direction of the Program Manager, will assist with the implementation of the Love Your Liver youth education program.

Related Skills or Knowledge •Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills •Experience and interest in working with youth •Self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to excellence of work •Familiarity with Powerpoint

About the Love Your Liver Program Love Your Liver is ALF’s interactive liver wellness education program targeted to elementary, middle, and high school students. The Love Your Liver program has successfully reached over 50,000 students.

It is the American Liver Foundation’s hope that after participating in the Love Your Liver program, students will have a greater awareness and understanding of the liver’s importance and will take action to maximize their liver health and to prevent the spread of liver disease.

All Love Your Liver volunteers receive a comprehensive training on the program and its implementation.